A Double Bi-Centenary Celebration

Enjoy ‘Pride & Prejudice’, the play, coming to St George’s Church, Balbriggan, Sat. 13th July 2013.  The internationally renowned open-air theatre company, Chapterhouse, is performing Jane Austen’s

classic love-story, under a summer sky at St George’s, Church Street, Balbriggan, 7.30pm on Saturday, 13 July.
Take a step back in time 200 years to meet Elizabeth Bennett and her sisters. Enjoy the emotional gymnastics of their mother and the efforts of various gentlemen who take an interest in the young ladies.  ‘Pride & Prejudice’ was published in 1813, the same year as the building of St George’s began. The peaceful setting of the church grounds is an ideal backdrop for this period drama. Chapterhouse is travelling from England to perform this play in three Irish venues, Bantry House, County Cork, Enniskillen Castle, County Fermanagh and St George’s Church, Balbriggan.

Tickets available from the Bracken Court Hotel, phone 01-8413333, at the gate, or from 087 – 2547 836 (text or phone). Email trevor@balbriggan.net. Adults €17. Pair €30. Child €12. Family €48. Refreshments on sale.

Grounds open from 4pm for picnics and free tours of the church. Have chairs but bring seat/rug as you wish.